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    Discover the world of cheese

    From soft ash brie to firm Parmigiano Reggiano, cheese is perfect for every occasion. Welcome guests with a picture-perfect cheese platter or end your meal with a decadent cheese board.

    Discover our cheese guide for tips on how to balance your cheese platters and learn to pair wine with cheese like a pro.

    How to create a cheese platter

    Learn to create a delicious, well-balanced cheese platter. Watch our video to discover tips and tricks to selecting the best ingredients, playing with flavours and textures and arranging your platter like a food stylist.

    Get on board - step by step guide

    When you have the right ingredients, it's so easy to create a beautiful platter for your friends and family to enjoy.

    1. Arrange cheeses on platter

      Choose a semi-hard, soft and hard cheese, such as Jarlsberg Original Cheese (semi-hard), Tasmanian Heritage Double Brie (soft) and King Island Smoked Cheddar (hard). Arrange on a large serving platter.

      Top pairings

      Seedless red grapes and dried apricots.

    2. Arrange cold cuts on platter

      Roll up slices of Bertocchi Double Smoked Ham Off The Bone and place on the platter around the cheese, along with sliced Bertocchi Pepper Crusted Chilli Sopressa.

      Top pairings

      Cornichons (pickled baby cucumbers) and tomato relish.

    3. Arrange dip on platter

      What’s included:

      Hommus with Roasted Pine Nut on the platter after peeling off the cover (there’s no need to transfer it to a small serving bowl).

      Top Pairings

      Qukes baby cucumbers and trimmed red radish.

    4. Add the finishing touches

      Choose a versatile cracker, such as Ob Finest Sourdough Crispbread Natural Crackers, that can be layered with toppings or dipped into the hommus. Add all the pairings to the platter as well as toasted slices of crusty bread and pitted Sicilian olives to finish.

      Top pairings

      Seedless red grapes and dried apricots.

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    Platter Tips

    Make your cheese platter one to remember with these clever hints and tips.

    Cheesy basics

    How much cheese should you serve? A rough guide is 20-30g of each cheese per person, and, unless you’re catering to a room of cheese fanatics, stick to less than 100-120g per person in total.

    The right balance

    When selecting cheese types, a mix of flavour and texture is important. Choose a hard, semi-hard, soft and a blue or fresh cheese to make up your selection. Serving three to four cheese types will offer variety, yet minimise wastage.

    Flavour tips

    For ultimate flavour, bring hard and semi-hard cheeses to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. Fresh cheese should be kept refrigerated until just before serving. Most cheeses are safe out of the fridge for up to two hours, however, in hot weather all cheese should be kept refrigerated until just prior to serving.

    One-click cheese platters

    Whether you’re catering for many or for a more intimate group, we’ve made it easy to plan out your cheese platter. We’ve selected the perfect combinations of cheese, antipasto, small goods and fresh produce for you to easily create your own vibrant board at home. Choose from our range of curated cheese boards and platters, and start assembling in just one click.

    Ultimate deluxe platter

    Serves 10+ people

    What’s included:

    To feed a crowd, fill a grazing platter with our selection of creamy brie, tangy blue and sharp cheddar. Add prosciutto and sopressa salami, then finish off with strawberries, figs, pears, sundried tomatoes, nuts and quince paste. And don’t forget the crackers!

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    Wine pairing

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    What wine should you pair with your cheese? Let us help you find the perfect pairing. We’ve got a great range for you to choose from. Simply select the type of cheese you’re having, and we’ll find a wine pairing you’ll love.

    Best served with
    blue Cheese

    There’s nothing better than a strong blue accompanied by a glass of wine that balances out the flavours. Just like blue cheeses pair beautifully with sweet fruit, sweeter wines will bring the best balance to your bite.

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    Best served with
    hard Cheese

    Hard cheese is the perfect opportunity to go big with your wines. Think rich tannic reds or sherry and full-bodied whites to play off that crumbly saltiness.

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    Best served with
    soft Cheese

    Rich, buttery and gently oozing, soft cheeses are an indulgence in a class of their own. Look for crisp whites, dry aperitifs and light-bodied reds to get the best out of this pairing.

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    Best served with
    all Cheese

    A balanced cheese platter calls for a balanced wine to cover all your bases. Browse our selection of easy-cheesy wines to make your next platter a hit!

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    Types of cheese

    Not sure what type of cheese to buy? No problem. We’ve sorted through the many flavours and textures to make it easy for you to find the cheeses you love.

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      Soft cheese

      Brie, camembert, washed-rind and other surface-ripened cheeses are all considered soft cheeses. Rich and buttery, these subtle cheeses can be served fresh or baked gently until warm and oozing. Serve them with freshly baked bread for an indulgent treat.

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      Blue cheese

      Gorgonzola, blue Castello and stilton are fan-favourites when it comes to blue cheese. Blue cheeses can be mild and creamy or strong and spicy. Pair them with a sweet fruit paste, such as quince or fig, or fresh slices of pear to bring a piquant balance to the sharp flavour.

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      Semi-hard cheese

      Gouda, cheddar, Jarlsberg and other ‘eye’ cheeses fall into the semi-hard/semi-soft category. These cheeses are smooth, sweet and supple. Named for their circular ‘eye’ holes, their delicate, rounded flavour makes them a mild and velvety addition to any cheese board.

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      Hard Cheese

      Parmesan, pecorino and gruyère are all full-bodied hard cheeses. Robust and tangy, these cheeses are firm, grainy and have a sharp, savoury flavour. Hard cheeses are often aged, which helps develop stronger, bolder characteristics.

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      Fresh cheese

      Goat’s cheese, ricotta and feta can be light, fresh additions to your cheese platter. Delicate and creamy, these cheeses pair well with seasonal fruits and honey. Other fresh cheeses, like mozzarella, burrata and bocconcini, also have mild, milky flavours that help balance out stronger cheeses.

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      Flavoured cream cheese

      Cream cheese offers a textural difference and a flavoured kick to your cheese platter. For something sweeter, opt for an infusion of apricot or sweet chilli. Pepper, garlic and herb options can provide something savoury and bolder.

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